ALL LIGHTS INDIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

A festival is like a puzzle where every piece plays an essential role, it is a result of a collective commitment generated by the passion and hard work of everyone involved. With a mission to transform the way people see the world through films, the foundation of All Lights India International Film Festival (ALIIFF) was laid in the year 2015. The festival started its maiden journey in the year 2015 on the shores of the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin and later moved to the City of pearls, Hyderabad for its 2nd, 3rd and 4th edition (2016, 2017 & 2018) respectively. Showcasing over 100 films every year, the festival encompasses films of all genres, lengths and formats. Founded by Mr. Sohan Roy, the Hollywood director of Indian origin and a media entrepreneur, ALIIFF which is established under ‘All Lights Film Society’ is set forth its sail in the vast cinematic world. ALIIFF has introduced a lot of notable films such as Theeb which later went on to win the Oscar in Foreign Films category in 2015. The event encompassed 100 plus film screenings, awards, interactive sessions and was attended by hundreds of celebrity delegates, exhibitors, investors and had 4000+ footfalls. COMPETITION SECTION > INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR FEATURE FILMS > INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR DEBUT DIRECTORS > INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR SHORT FILMS > COMPETITION FOR INDIAN MOVIES OUT OF COMPETITION SECTION > CELEBRATE MALAYALAM CINEMA WHAT DO WE OFFER? • ALIIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, workshops, events, professional development and opportunities to meet; hear and learn from filmmakers around the world. • We organize retrospectives and tributes to major, figures as a contribution towards a better understanding of the history of cinema and Red carpet screenings for new releases which draws major media attention. • ALIIFF’s annual program includes dramatic features, debut features and short films along with daily filmmaker conversations, panel discussions etc. AIM • To raise awareness and promote International cinema in all its forms as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue. • To identify, support and nurture the next generation of film lovers. • To discover new talent, and the bringing together of professionals and journalists from around the world. • To develop a unique platform for the promotion, marketing and sales of all genre movies.